Hitachino Nest Beer is a brand of Kiuchi Brewery’s quality top-fermented ales. The Kiuchi Brewery started sake brewing in 1823 by Kiuchi Gihei, the headman of Kounosu village. They started brewing Hitachino Nest Beer in 1996 with a hint of their traditional sake brewing method. Since then, they have made a name and won numerous awards worldwide. Hitachino is now well known not only as of unique “Owl” character, but also its innovative brews.